Lebanon: Destroyed Buildings on Beirut Streets After Blast

Beirut's downtown streets were littered with debris and damaged vehicles after a massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Tuesday, August 4, killing more than 100 people dead and at least 4,000 injured.

Officials said they expected the number of victims to rise as crews worked their way through rubble of damaged buildings and people searched for missing family and friends.

The exact cause of Tuesday’s blast was not clear, but Lebanese officials put the focus on what they said was tons of ammonium nitrate that had been stored at port warehouses for the past six years.

The explosion took place in the evening, sending a huge mushroom cloud into the sky and shockwaves that blew out doors and windows far from the port, overturned cars and damaged numerous buildings.

In the aftermath, hospitals were overrun with people seeking care.

The international community has responded with both condolences for the dead and offers to help the people of Beirut with recovery efforts.

Prime Minister Hassan Diab declared Wednesday a day of mourning in Lebanon.

[Bohemiansoumya]

Stay strong Lebanese, pray from India🇮🇳🇮🇳

[carolmerlini]

From Italy. Very sorry for the Lebanese people.

[vp]

Everytime i see these videos i start to cry, it's so painful to watch how are brothers and sisters are suffering😢 we are always with you guys, much love from 🇦🇲❤🇱🇧

[elikos]

OMG! it is terrible what is happening in this beautiful world! let's not be deceived! let us unite in this and our strength
Pray from Poland 😪😪❤

[ASMROW]

Shocking scenes. I was there a few years ago. Walking down those roads.

[JackieOdonnel]

Really looks like it went through a strong earthquake! So sorry, Lebanon. My heart is with you. <3

[prdef]

My favourite City has been destroyed :( Stay strong! From Cyprus with Love! We will support you as much as we can !

[पूर्णिमासूर्या]

Yeah..🇮🇳🇮🇳😭😭🙏🙏💞love from india... stay strong Lebanon 🇮🇳 peace ✌️ ur governor crying on television...😭it's heart breaking..I guess more damaged due to peopl start capturing it, , but suddenly explosive...again blast...it's like after attack 😭😭🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏🙏stay safe

[Ghrisjeneloeisu]

God bless brothers, prayers from mexico 👏🏻

[SMC_Dev]

Makes me cry how beautiful Lebanon got like this, prays from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[monicasuchiang]

God be with you Lebanese, he sees your sorrow, I can't express my feelings I'm very sad to see this incident in your area but I'll remember you in my prayers, God will help and guide you, from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[vasilicaparteni]

Closest you get to nuclear explosion.
No one people's experienced something like this since Nagasaki.

[عليفيصل-حي]

hope everyone is safe rip the people who died from the explosion

[ebenydavid]

God Bless You All for those who lost their family, friend and other member around there for the outbreak of that disaster and stay safe for all Lebanese peoples Almighty God can solve it to be okay "Prayers Going Up 🙏"

[lionsden]

As an Israeli, I wish nothing but peace and positive change for the citizens of Lebanon. I know your country is going through a difficult time, but I believe the Lebanese people are strong and smart. You will overcome this. 🙏

[carolmerlini]

Put them in jail, Lebanon. Entirely too much political incompetence around the world. There has to be a way to get rid of them.

[abdullahmia]

Hi people's of Lebanese
We pray for you people
Take care
Ins sha Allah
Allah will open a wzy for you
Fro🇿🇦

[mariadelosangelesnegreteno]

Abrazos con el alma. Fuerza Líbano. Desde México.

[moealjboul]

Yes it was deeply sad and we wish fast recovery for injuries without pain with deep condolences to all the family the ones last their love and wish Lebanon better future and prosperous with peace🙏🙏🙏

[colcott]

And in addition to a pandemic and a severely corrupt government. God bless Beirut.